Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the
relative teaching time and student effort required to
successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may
include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also
the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and
complete all assessment requirements, including any
non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to contribute to developing products or processes within the workplace.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTGN4016A Contribute to the development of products or processes

Element:

1Interpret provisional specifications

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Provisional specifications are identified
1.2 Specifications are interpreted, in consultation with others, where required

Element:

2Participate in feasibility studies

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Requirements for feasibility study are identified, in conjunction with others, as required
2.2 Assistance is provided in studies to assess feasibility of design and development through
sampling, trial run production, consideration of machine or equipment capabilities,
availability of resources, required quality and cost

Element:

3Assist in developing or engineering product

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Product or process specifications are interpreted and preliminary specifications are developed from feasibility study
3.2 Specifications are used to develop or engineer the product
3.3 Raw materials are checked or selected to meet requirements
3.4 Machine or equipment or skill availability are determined against requirements

Element:

4Conduct trials

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Requirements for trial are confirmed and clarified, where necessary, to establish procedures and parameters
4.2 Organisation and liaison with production area occurs, where required
4.3 Trials are assessed in accordance with the established procedures

Element:

5Analyse and interpret results

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Results of the trials are analysed to determine performance and acceptability for production
5.2 Analysis is interpreted to determine performance and acceptability for production

Element:

6Report results and maintain records

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Reports are prepared
6.2 Records are maintained, where required,

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

This unit is integrated into the projects undertaken with the following units;

This is a studio based course covering both theory and practical aspects of the development of processes and products relating to textile design.
Individual and group projects will be undertaken in a fully equipped studios using equipment suitable for sample and production, the studio is a simulated industry environment.
Upon completion of the sampling and finished product your work is presented to a panel of industry peers for review and feedback.

Please note: Due to access to resources there may be some changes in the delivery schedule. Please check emails regularly

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Textiles and Fashion, Jenny Udale
Writing for visual thinkers
Time management for Architects and Designers

References

Other Resources

Students are required to source and supply their own materials for producing textile samples and finished product.

Overview of Assessment

To achieve successful completion of this course students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency.

Assessment tasks have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner.

Students will be awarded a grade only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period on the first assessment attempt.

Units assessed as ’not yet competent’ on a first assessment attempt and ’competent’ on a second or subsequent attempt are to have results amended to competent but are not eligible for grading.

Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher.
All work must be submitted by the due date. Late submission will not be graded higher than a PASS.

Assessment Tasks

Detailed project briefs will be provided in class sessions and available on Blackboard

Task 1 Folio Samples

Task 2 BeeKeeper

Selection and use of materials
Development of a product using manipulation techniques
Folio of samples with documentation
Finished product including techniques.

Task 3 Biomimicry

Production of finished product according to brief
Folio of samples with documentation.
Report including Analysis and evaluation of product SWOT
Presentation of finished product

Technical Folio: including evidence of samples completed with description of materials and techniques used, class handouts and any relevant research.

Assessment Matrix

Other Information

OHS

This course is run in a workshop environment.
To comply with Occupational Health and Safety standards,students are required to wear sturdy footwear with covered toe protection, and other personal protective equipment where instructed.

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)

All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Special consideration, appeals and discipline :

Penalties for late assessment:

Late submission or presentation of assessable work without an approved extension will be penalised as follows:
- Complete work submitted 1 to 7 days late will incur a penalty of 5% per day on your final mark
- Partial or incomplete work submitted 1 to 7 days late will incur a penalty of 5% per day on your final mark for the entire assessable work
- Work submitted after day 7 will be awarded an NN grade and 0% mark
- Weekends and holiday periods are included in the calculation of the late penalty
- Where a due date includes a specific time for submission or presentation, submissions after that time on the due date incur a 5% penalty.